Waterways Issues
Seanad Éireann — 2023-02-14
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Fiona O'Loughlin (FF), Administrative Panel

I thank the Minister of State. Certainly, the development of the blueways and our waterways is of great importance, especially in inland Ireland and in my case, in Kildare. I already mentioned we should have additional signage with directions and distance in miles and I ask the Minister of State to bring that request back. We also need good mapping and to make it widely available both online and in a physical capacity for those planning journeys.
I also think there should be extra supports for those businesses that wish to develop along the blueway because that will give lifeblood to the areas I mentioned. There are some sporting organisations which are setting up, for example, the Monasterevin Blueway Kayaking Club, which is doing a fantastic job in introducing the waterways to younger and older people. There is a whole wealth of area we need to explore in business supports and sports supports to enable the very significant potential of the blueway. I am very glad it will be completed before the end of the year and I look forward to having clarity on the date.

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Sitting date: 2023-02-14